由于...因此...: Cause to Result in Chinese
由于…因此…
由于...因此... links an explicit cause to its consequence in a relatively formal, explanatory style. 由于 introduces the cause and 因此 introduces the result. Either connector may appear without its partner when the relationship is clear, but when both are used they belong to separate clauses and should not be stacked together.
Published July 21, 2026
Reviewed August 15, 2026
01 / PATTERN
See the Structure
MODEL
由于 + Cause, 因此 + Main result
Read the structure
由于...因此... links an explicit cause to its consequence in a relatively formal, explanatory style. 由于 introduces the cause and 因此 introduces the result. Either connector may appear without its partner when the relationship is clear, but when both are used they belong to separate clauses and should not be stacked together. Keep the model 由于 + Cause, 因此 + Main result visible while you compare each sentence.
由于道路封闭，因此比赛延期了。
Because the road was closed, the competition was postponed.
Choose the right context
Explain a formal cause and consequence: 由于道路封闭，因此比赛延期。 Connect evidence to an administrative or written result. Use 由于 alone before a cause or 因此 alone before a conclusion when context supplies the other side.
由于身体不舒服，他因此提前回家了。
Because he felt unwell, he went home early.
Respect the boundary
Do not stack 由于 and 因此 before the same clause. Do not reverse their roles: 由于 introduces cause, while 因此 introduces result. Do not leave either connector without a complete clause when both are written.
由于因此下雨，比赛取消了。
(Because therefore it rained, the event was canceled.)
Repair the pattern
Both connectors are stacked before the cause: 由于 introduces the cause clause; 因此 must wait until the result clause begins. The result connector has no result clause: 因此 must introduce the consequence of the stated cause.
由于下雨，因此比赛取消了。
Use the repaired structure without changing the intended meaning.
02 / MAP
Read the Sentence
Read from left to right and notice the job performed by each part. The labels describe this example; they are not a rule that every Chinese sentence must copy.
由于道路封闭，因此比赛延期了。
Because the road was closed, the competition was postponed.
由于
由于
This part occupies the 由于 position in the model pattern.
道路
Cause, 因此
This part occupies the Cause, 因此 position in the model pattern.
封闭
Main result
This part occupies the Main result position in the model pattern.
，
由于
This part occupies the 由于 position in the model pattern.
因此
Cause, 因此
This part occupies the Cause, 因此 position in the model pattern.
比赛
Main result
This part occupies the Main result position in the model pattern.
延期
由于
This part occupies the 由于 position in the model pattern.
了
Cause, 因此
This part occupies the Cause, 因此 position in the model pattern.
03 / EXAMPLES
Examples You Can Reuse
Keep the structure stable while changing the people, objects, times, or conditions. Pinyin is shown as reading support; use the Chinese sentence and translation to confirm the grammar relationship.
由于道路封闭，因此比赛延期了。
Because the road was closed, the competition was postponed.
由于身体不舒服，他因此提前回家了。
Because he felt unwell, he went home early.
她准备得很充分，因此顺利通过了考试。
She prepared thoroughly and therefore passed the exam smoothly.
04 / LIMITS
When to Use It — and When Not To
Use it when
- Explain a formal cause and consequence: 由于道路封闭，因此比赛延期。
- Connect evidence to an administrative or written result.
- Use 由于 alone before a cause or 因此 alone before a conclusion when context supplies the other side.
Do not use it when
- Do not stack 由于 and 因此 before the same clause.
- Do not reverse their roles: 由于 introduces cause, while 因此 introduces result.
- Do not leave either connector without a complete clause when both are written.
05 / REPAIR
Compare Right and Wrong
Compare the smallest meaningful change. Each explanation identifies a placement, scope, form, or clause relationship instead of treating the whole sentence as one undifferentiated mistake.
由于因此下雨，比赛取消了。
由于下雨，因此比赛取消了。
Both connectors are stacked before the cause
由于 introduces the cause clause; 因此 must wait until the result clause begins.
由于道路封闭，因此。
由于道路封闭，因此比赛延期了。
The result connector has no result clause
因此 must introduce the consequence of the stated cause.
由于因此下雨，比赛取消了。
Put 因此 before the result clause, not beside 由于.
由于道路封闭，因此。
Complete the result clause after 因此.
06 / PRACTICE
Practice the Grammar Point
Complete three short tasks in order: judge the pattern, repair a common error, and build the sentence. Feedback is fixed and reviewed, so these activities do not use a checker allowance.
1. Judge the sentence
2. Choose the correction
3. Build the sentence
Build a complete sentence with 由于…因此….
07 / APPLY
Apply It in Your Sentence
Write one original sentence with 由于…因此…. Your draft moves to the checker through this browser session, selects this grammar point as the first review focus, and waits for you to submit.
08 / QUESTIONS
由于...因此...: Cause to Result Questions
How is 由于...因此... different from 因为...所以...?
The causal logic is similar, but 由于 and 因此 are more common in formal explanation and writing.
Must 由于 and 因此 always appear together?
No. Either can appear alone when the missing cause or result is clear from the surrounding context.
09 / SOURCES
Sources and Review Notes
These references support different parts of the lesson. GF0025-2021 supports level placement only; professional grammar works support the explanation, limits, examples, and cross-checks. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement.
Chinese Proficiency Grading Standards for International Chinese Language Education (GF0025-2021)
Ministry of Education and State Language Commission · Ministry of Education of the PRC · 2021
Locator: Appendix A, Level 3 item 【三71】, PDF p. 209 (printed p. 203)
Places （由于）…所以或因此… at Level 3 and supplies explicit cause-result examples.
Official source现代汉语语法课程讲义
包头师范学院 · 包头师范学院 · 2024
Locator: Causal complex sentences, slides 58-59
Lists 由于, 因此, 因为, and 所以 as cause-result connectives and distinguishes the cause and result clauses.
Official source10 / CONTINUE
Continue with a Connected Rule
Easy to confuse
因为…所以因为...所以 (Because... So)
Compare formal 由于因此 with the common conversational 因为所以 causal pair.
Continue learning
因果复句Causal Sentence Groups
Connect formal 由于因此 linkage to the general category of causal sentence-group relations.
Compare
以致/以至于…以致/以至于: With the Result That
Compare a neutral formal cause-result link with a marker that foregrounds a resulting consequence or extent.
Continue learning
三重或以上复句Complex Sentences with Three or More Relations
Continue from one formal causal pair to complex sentences containing several linked clauses.
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